“Opposite of 1-Across” crossword clue
Answer
B
A
S
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••••BASE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Opposite of 1-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2025, where it runs at 14 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2025 grid1DOlympic diver's pride, maybe3 ltrs›2DTarget as an audience7 ltrs›3DParent's blunt answer to "Why?"7 ltrs›4DHopper of Hollywood6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 22, 20251AIt burns4 ltrs›5AWith 11-Down and 58-Across, aphorism about the effect of sudden wealth … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues5 ltrs›10ACulmination4 ltrs›15ACame to be5 ltrs›16AJackson who won 11 N.B.A. championships as head coach4 ltrs›17A*Be brave and proud [Iran]10 ltrs›19AFramed item4 ltrs›20AA, to a Frankfurter4 ltrs›
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